SBIR COFFEE HOUR

Whether you’re just getting started with SBIR/STTR or already active and looking for the latest updates, you’re in the right place. Join Washington APEX Accelerator to explore the program, stay current on changes and opportunities, and keep your innovation moving forward.

This is a Washington APEX Accelerator event in partnership with Thurston EDC, Lacey MakerSpace and Tributary Insights.

What we will cover:

Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Program Overview

• Technology Readiness Level
• Basic eligibility
• Data rights
• Discovering research topics
• Cybersecurity
• Commercialization strategy

Introductions from the small business innovation ecosystem:

• Tributary Insights LLC - Overview of SBIR with National Science Foundation (NSF)
• NAVSEA SBIR Program Outreach - Introduction to NAVSEA SBIR
• Totem Technologies - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification/CMMC: overview and latest news
• Cognivito - Intellectual Property protection: what innovators should know

Join virtually or in-person at Lacey MakerSpace

Coffee & refreshments provided thanks to a generous sponsorship from InspectPipe.ai.

Upcoming monthly SBIR Coffee Hour events:

10/28/26 - https://washingtonapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/855457